Concealed Carry Reciprocity

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To determine the concealed carry reciprocity information for a specific state, please click on that state on the map. You may also download a document summarizing all current concealed carry reciprocity information below.

Where Pennsylvania grants reciprocity to another state’s concealed carry licenses (whether through written reciprocity agreement or mutual statutory reciprocity) only individuals who are both residents of the state and 21 years of age or older may carry a concealed firearm in Pennsylvania. Also, the reciprocity status in Pennsylvania may be different for different types of concealed carry licenses issued by states that offer multiple types of concealed carry licenses.

Maine Laws

Concealed carry licenses issued to either non residents of Maine or individuals under the age of 21 are not recognized by Pennsylvania.

PA MEPennsylvania Resident License Holders:

Can a resident PA license holder carry a concealed firearm in Maine?

*Maine does not recognize Pennsylvania concealed carry licenses; however, Maine allows for carrying concealed firearms without a permit as long as an individual is not otherwise prohibited from carrying a firearm. Please note that a Maine permit is required to carry in state parks, Acadia National Park, on work premises (concealed in vehicle only), and during deer-only archery hunting.

Through Written Agreement

No

Without Written Agreement

No

Through Unilateral Recognition or License Not Required

Yes

Can a resident PA license holder apply for a concealed firearm license in Maine?

*Maine does not recognize Pennsylvania concealed carry licenses; however, Maine allows for carrying concealed firearms without a permit as long as an individual is not otherwise prohibited from carrying a firearm. Please note that a Maine permit is required to carry in state parks, Acadia National Park, on work premises (concealed in vehicle only), and during deer-only archery hunting.